Vivo iQOO 12 ( iQOO )
The Vivo iQOO 12 is a flagship performance smartphone built around the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, targeting gaming and power users. It features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and high brightness for smooth visuals. The camera system includes a 50MP main sensor, 64MP periscope telephoto with optical zoom, and a 50MP ultra-wide, delivering strong versatility in photography. A 5000mAh (China) / 4880mAh (global) battery paired with 120W wired fast charging ensures very fast top-ups. The Vivo iQOO 12 runs Android 14 with iQOO’s custom UI and offers stereo speakers, UFS 4.0 storage, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. While it lacks an official IP rating and a headphone jack, the iQOO 12 stands out for raw performance, fast charging, and a high-refresh AMOLED display.
Vivo iQOO 12
General
| Release Date | Announced November 7, 2023 • Available (2025-26 in Pakistan) |
| Dimensions | 163.2 × 75.9 × 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 198.5 g |
| OS | Android 14 (Funtouch 14 / OriginOS 4) |
| IP Rating | No official IP rating |
Network
| Network | 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
Display
| Type | AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10+, 144Hz |
| Size | 6.78 inches |
| Resolution | 1260 × 2800 pixels (~453 ppi) |
| Protection | N/A |
Platform
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 |
Memory
| RAM | 12GB/16GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB (UFS 4.0) |
| Card Slot | No |
Camera
| Back Camera | 50 MP (wide) + 64 MP (telephoto/periscope) + 50 MP (ultra-wide) |
| Front Camera | 16 MP |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Jack | No |
Comms
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e |
| Bluetooth | 5.x |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C |
Features
| Sensors | Under-display optical fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity |
Battery
| Battery | Non-removable Li-Ion 4880–5000 mAh |
| Charging | 120W wired (fast charging) |
Price in Pakistan
PKR 147,999
Vivo iQOO 12
Camera analysis for Vivo iQOO 12
The WhatMobilePK Camera Score is a specification-based analysis of this phone's camera hardware. Based on the available specifications, it offers good daylight photography, basic low-light capability, and advanced video capability.
The score is calculated from the camera specifications available in the WhatMobilePK mobile database. It is an analytical hardware score and not a laboratory image-quality benchmark.
Camera performance by category
Key camera specifications
What stands out
- 4K video recording
- 8K video recording
- Dedicated telephoto/periscope camera
- Ultra-wide camera
What to consider
- No optical image stabilization listed
The confidence indicator reflects how much camera specification information is available in the current WhatMobilePK database record. It does not represent photographic quality.
Battery Performance Analysis
Battery Specifications
What Does This Grade Mean?
Grade D (Below 55): Below average battery performance. You may need to charge this phone multiple times per day depending on your usage patterns.
Gaming Performance Analysis
Gaming score, game performance estimates, thermal intelligence and bottleneck analysis.
Gaming Score Breakdown
Powerful gaming performance suitable for demanding games and competitive play.
No major hardware bottleneck detected. Estimated thermal risk: Low.Game Performance
Estimated FPS ranges. Actual results vary with game version, settings, temperature and optimization.
Recommended: Smooth + 90/120 FPS
Thermal: Low · Confidence: MediumRecommended: Very High / Ultra
Thermal: Low · Confidence: MediumRecommended: High / Highest
Thermal: Low · Confidence: MediumRecommended: Ultra + High FPS
Thermal: Low · Confidence: MediumRecommended: High / Epic
Thermal: Low · Confidence: MediumRecommended: High / Max
Thermal: Low · Confidence: MediumRecommended: High
Thermal: Low · Confidence: MediumRecommended: Ultra + High FPS
Thermal: Low · Confidence: MediumRecommended: Medium–High
Thermal: Low · Confidence: MediumFrequently asked gaming questions
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AI Recommendation Score
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